Manager, Strategic Program Management

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Job Function

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function

Project/Program Management

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, CH002 Gubelstrasse, Zug, GB006 High Wycombe

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Manager, Strategic Program Management to join our Engineering & Property Services (E&PS) team located in either the Beerse, Belgium, Zug, Switzerland, High Wycombe, UK offices. This is not a remote role; there is a requirement to be on-site at least 3 days a week.

At Engineering & Property Services (E&PS) we take care of all J&J buildings around the world providing end to end services from Real Estate, Engineering & Strategic Project Delivery to Facilities Management. We have a profound influence on the entire J&J Enterprise, providing innovative workplaces where our employees can collaborate and grow, and delivering flexible site solutions which enable our business to best serve our important customers and patients.

The Manager, Strategic Program Management is accountable for delivering standardized and consistent E&PS program management while driving deep alignment with the COEs, Engineering Standards, Project Services, regional leads, sub-regional leads and suppliers. This role is responsible for successful execution of programs across manufacturing and/or non-manufacturing environments.

A suitable candidate for this role will have experience in the delivery of benchmark strategy and transparency through robust program management, financial planning, and proactive supplier relationship management for a global organization.

Key relationships include communication and coordination with E&PS leaders as appropriate, to ensure successful implementation and management of the E&PS programs while understanding the nuances of unique sub-regions. Program management also involves extensive coordination with business customers on a project-specific basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter authority for program management
• Drive strategic programs across teams that address pivotal initiatives and/or operational needs; scope of work will include leading project team, setting up program structure, developing program metrics, partnering with internal and/or external resources, providing executive updates, and assuring program objectives are delivered as per plan
• Approach Program Management from an E&PS end to end scope, champion cross-regional coordination to deliver on programs
• Track and control program management and execution through collaboration with E&PS sub-regional leaders, finance, and business leaders
• Build communication plans with the program and/or project sponsors and agree on communication strategy for key partners on all program aspects and prepare and present progress updates
• Establish and implement methodologies to generate savings and optimize the business while deploying the specified programs
• Ensure program management is aligned with global E&PS and wider J&J strategies
• Build-up and deploy communication strategy to drive innovation environment within E&PS
• Connect with E&PS leads to ensure program initiatives are in line with annual business planning
• Integrates Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals and decision making.
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's or equivalent university degree in a related field (Operations, Engineering, Computer Science, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business, etc.) is required
  
  

Experience And Skills

Required:

• Minimum of 6-8 years of related experience
• Experience in Facility Management, Financial, or Supplier Management
• Strong business and relationship building skills
• Ability to effectively partner and deliver results in a matrixed environment
• Ability to adapt emerging standard methodologies and industry innovations
• Strong program management skills, proven organization, coordination and action tracking skills
• Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deliverables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  
  

Preferred

• FPX Project Management – Practitioner
• Six Sigma certification
• Project Management methodology
• PMP Certification is a plus
• Familiarity within the Facilities and Engineering environment
• Experience building strategic relationships with internal and external project partners and sponsors
• Global experience
• Experience running complex workstreams, specifically across geographically dispersed teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
• Outstanding customer service skills across a variety of company levels
  
  

Other

• Proficiency (oral & written) in the English language
• This position may require up to 20% travel
  
  

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

United States - Requisition Number: 2506236938W

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.